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Raikkonen made first move towards Sauber after Ferrari ousting

As much as Sauber is ecstatic about welcoming Kimi Raikkonen back to Hinwil, it was actually the Finn who initiated his hiring by the Swiss outfit back in September. Raikkonen's return to the outfit that gave him his formative year in Grand Prix racing back in 2001 was seen as an extraordinary 'coup' by Sauber when the news was announced. After all, many were expecting 2018 to have been the 39-year-old driver's swansong, after which the 2007 world champion would enjoy a plush retirement. In reality, Raikkonen still felt as fresh as a spring chicken when Ferrari informed him that he was not included in the Scuderia's plans for 2019. Raikkonen looking forward to 'pure racing' at Sauber His...
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